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Amazon Regional Creatives Fund

The deadline for applications is Monday 15 September 2025Grant funding of up to £30,000 for charities with an income less than £5 million and up to £100,000 for consortium applications that are currently running a programme that focuses on upskilling people from underserved communities for careers in creative industries.Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said, 'I want every young person to have the…

Winter Support Grant launched to support the city

The deadline for applications is Sunday 14 September 2025, 11.59pmThe city has faced significant economic challenges in recent years, including the unprecedented rises in the cost of living and doing business.Nottingham has a mixed economy, with a young population. As the East Midlands’ only core city, Nottingham has key strengths in life sciences and the wider service sectors. Unemployment and…

What Fundraising Regulator Registration really means for small charities

What does registering with the Fundraising Regulator really mean for small charities?In this Frequently Asked Friday blog, Helen Oparinde, our Sector Growth Coordinator, breaks down what registration looks like in practice and why it might be more achievable (and beneficial) than you think.The question:I’m thinking about registering with the Fundraising Regulator to make sure we’re doing things…

Helen Oparinde, NCVS Group Support Coordinator
Mindera UK Foundation: Youth development fund

This fund closed to applications on Thursday 31 July 2025, 5pmThrough the Youth Development Fund 2025, Mindera UK Foundation is offering unrestricted grants of up to £1,000 to charities and grassroots organisations that support young adults as described in one or both of the following areas:Digital skills and access – Teaching essential digital skills for life and work, upgrading tech resources,…

Better Youth Spaces fund

The deadline for applications is Thursday 4 September 2025Better Youth Spaces is a new £30.5 million capital funding programme, funded by the UK Government and delivered by Social Investment Business.Grants of £5,000 to £100,000 are available for small-scale capital projects such as:Capital equipmentSmall refurbishmentsOther building or infrastructure improvements that help youth organisations…

Alpkit Foundation: Support for outdoor activities

There is no formal deadline for applications, although their trustees meet every two months and it is advised to apply for funding at least three months before you will need itAlpkit Foundation offers small, impactful grants of £50 to £500 to individuals, community groups, schools and organisations. Their aim is to help more people get outdoors and enjoy meaningful experiences that might not…

BFBS Big Salute Grant

The deadline for applications is Friday 31 October 2025The BFBS Big Salute Grant is a fundraising initiative that supports the armed forces community and their families. The grant is funded by proceeds from fundraising activities and is awarded to registered charities with an annual income below £1 million. Beneficiaries must be related to the armed services, and the project must not further…

Creative Foundations Fund

This fund closed to applications on Friday 25 July 2025, 12 noonCreative and cultural organisations across England are being offered a major boost thanks to the new Creative Foundations Fund, an open-access capital fund designed to breathe new life into the country’s cultural spaces.Whether it's revitalising a much-loved community venue, restoring historic infrastructure, retrofitting buildings…

Lloyds Bank Foundation: Deaf and Disabled people's organisations

The deadline for applications is Thursday 4 September 2025, 5pmLloyds Bank Foundation has grants available for small and local charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) with an income between £25,000 and £500,000. These organisations must be led by and work with Deaf and Disabled people experiencing poverty. Eligible organisations can apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000,…

The Health Lottery Foundation

This fund closed to applications on Friday 27 June 2025, 5pmVoluntary organisations working to improve the health and wellbeing of people in your community could be able to apply for The Health Lottery funding.Priority will be given to groups working in the following six areas of interest:Chronic diseaseDisability inequityHealthcare ITHealth disparityPreventative careYoung peopleClick here for…